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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.96, 14,672.10 and 4,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.96, 14,672.10 and 4,583 is: 6,875.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.96 : 14,672.10 = 4,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.96/14,672.10 = 4,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.96x = 14,672.10 × 4,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.96x = 67,242,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242,234.30/9,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.51

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